1902 VIRGINIA AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

The Applicant is proposing to construct two additianal off-street parking spaces south of the building which will then have a total of four off-street parking spaces which is one less than required. Because of the �mall size of the lot (3,000 square feet) in relationship to the size of the building (3,120 square feet), there is no space on the site to pro- vide additional parking. Most of the customers of the Children's Attic 1?.ve in the neighborhood and so most of the traffic is "walk in" by residents of the area. CONCLUSION: There are unusual and extraordinary circum- stances applying to the property and to the proposed use of the property because of the fact that it is a nonconforming 4se and build- ing in existence since the early 1900's and because the intensity of use is less than the usual retail use. �J' . Y �+' • . � � That �uch variance is ncscessary for the preservation and enjoy- sent of a substantia� property riqht of the appellant possessed by the ovners of other properties in the sa�e vicinity or zone. FINDING: There are other nonconforming uses in the vi- cinity and zone that do not provide parking to code. COIiCLDSION: Granting this variance is necessary in order for the Applicant to �njoy a substantial prop- erty right enjoyed by others in tl�is vicinity and zone. «• a• ., ,. That the authorization of such variance will not be saterially detrf�ental to the public velfare or injurioLs to property in the vicinity or zone in which the property is located. FINDINGS: The building has been in existence since 1919 and ,o is a fixture in the neighborhood that all residents were aware of when purchasing their property. The surrounding area consists of older, well maintained single family struc- tures that appear to have the potential for continuing in the same type of use for many years, so major changes are not anticipated in this neigriborhood in the near future. No adverse comments have been received in re- sponse to notice sent to property owners within 300 feet of the project site and no ad- verse comments have been received from other city departments. The Children' Attic provides a service to the area by providinq low cost children'� clothing and also "penny" candy to the children of the neighborhood. CONCLUSION: It does not appear that the authorization of this variance would be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the vicinity and zone. see